Design Manager - Telecommunications

Required

Experience

• Experience in telecommunications design, with significant long-haul or backbone fibre experience
• Demonstrated design and permitting experience in Alberta in both urban and rural settings
• Proven leadership experience managing internal and external design resources, including running competitive tenders for subcontracted services
• Experience securing Municipal Access Agreements (MAAs) with Alberta municipalities

Long-Haul Fibre Design Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Backbone fibre routing and OSP design
• Strand assignment and fibre management
• Splice planning
• Aerial and underground construction methods
• Constructability reviews and as-built standards
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and standard specifications for fibre design and construction
• Experience in ISP design is considered an asset

Alberta Urban & Rural Design

• Urban: congested utility corridors, municipal right-of-way requirements, crossings of major infrastructure, and design for traffic and public impact
• Rural: road allowance and highway right-of-way routing, private land easements, Crown land, lease roads, bridge, pipeline, rail, and watercourse crossings, and long-distance route optimization

Regulatory & Permitting Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of Alberta regulatory and permitting frameworks, including:
• Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) permitting
• Municipal and county approvals
• Pipeline and rail crossing agreements
• Water Act and Public Lands requirements
• Historical Resources Act clearance
• Indigenous consultation
• Experience with environmental and archaeological requirements in Alberta is considered an asset

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD and GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) experience is considered an asset
• Experience with network asset management platforms is considered an asset
• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and Trimble Construction One is considered an asset

Education & Licences

• An engineering degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil, or a related discipline is considered an asset
• P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), or C.E.T. designation is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license with clean drivers abstract

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to lead designers, CAD/GIS staff, surveyors, environmental consultants, permitting staff, and subcontracted engineering firms
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with a high degree of autonomy
• Alberta-based experience and a strong understanding of how projects get done here
• Comfortable in a growing company where processes are still evolving, and sees that as an opportunity to contribute
• Hands-on and willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support
• Clear, open communicator who raises issues early and follows through on commitments

What We Offer

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (dental care, vision care, disability insurance)
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Daily living-out allowance (LOA) for travel to project sites
• Company events and employee celebrations
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to build and shape a growing design function
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within BAAC Construction Inc.

Why Join BAAC Construction?

• Lead high-demand long-haul fibre optic infrastructure projects across Alberta
• Shape the design standards and specifications of a growing company
• Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence
• Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities
• Build your career with a respected civil construction and telecommunications contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAAC Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.